Event Notification Report for August 22, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/21/2022 - 08/22/2022
Agreement State
Event Number: 56042
Rep Org: Tennessee Div of Rad Health
Licensee: Packaging Corporation of America
Region: 1
City: Counce State: TN
County:
License #: GL-863
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Andrew Holcomb
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Licensee: Packaging Corporation of America
Region: 1
City: Counce State: TN
County:
License #: GL-863
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Andrew Holcomb
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 08/12/2022
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 08/11/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2022
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 08/11/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Dimitriadis, Anthony (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Dimitriadis, Anthony (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER
The following was reported by the State of Tennessee via email:
"During weekly checks on the device located on a kiln scrubber sump tank, it was discovered by a Vega [device manufacturer] technician that the shutter would not close on the device. The shutter is in the 'open' position, which is the normal operating position. The technician deemed it to be unrepairable in the field. The licensee is in contact with the manufacturer to have the device removed. Licensee estimates 2-3 weeks before a replacement can be ordered. The device information is as follows:
Manufacturer: Ohmart/Vega
Model: SH-F1
Isotope: Cs-137, 50 mCi
Source Model: A-2102 (originally CDC 700)
Source SN: 6648GK
"Corrective actions or reports will be updated with a report within 30 days."
Tennessee State Event Report ID NO.: TN-22-059
The following was reported by the State of Tennessee via email:
"During weekly checks on the device located on a kiln scrubber sump tank, it was discovered by a Vega [device manufacturer] technician that the shutter would not close on the device. The shutter is in the 'open' position, which is the normal operating position. The technician deemed it to be unrepairable in the field. The licensee is in contact with the manufacturer to have the device removed. Licensee estimates 2-3 weeks before a replacement can be ordered. The device information is as follows:
Manufacturer: Ohmart/Vega
Model: SH-F1
Isotope: Cs-137, 50 mCi
Source Model: A-2102 (originally CDC 700)
Source SN: 6648GK
"Corrective actions or reports will be updated with a report within 30 days."
Tennessee State Event Report ID NO.: TN-22-059
Agreement State
Event Number: 56043
Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services
Licensee: Acuren Inspection Inc
Region: 4
City: La Porte State: TX
County:
License #: L 01774
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Randall Alex Redd
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Licensee: Acuren Inspection Inc
Region: 4
City: La Porte State: TX
County:
License #: L 01774
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Randall Alex Redd
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 08/13/2022
Notification Time: 15:11 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2022
Event Time: 20:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2022
Notification Time: 15:11 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2022
Event Time: 20:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
O'Keefe, Neil (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
O'Keefe, Neil (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNABLE TO RETRACT SOURCE INTO RADIOGRAPHY EXPOSURE DEVICE
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:
"On August 13, 2022, licensee reported that they were unable to retract a radiography source on the evening of August 12 at around 2030 CDT. The incident occurred north of the city of Stanton, TX. The two radiographers reported the issue to the site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) who was at their work site. A barrier was set up and a case of water was placed over the source. The site RSO got another licensee employee to assist and they uncrimped the guideline and successfully retracted the source. The site RSO and second source retrieval employee are both authorized for source retrievals on the Texas license. The two radiographers did not receive significant dose from this event. The site RSO and second source retrieval employee received 1.1 mR and 0.6 mR, respectively. The two took turns going up to the source and uncrimping the guideline. The camera was a QSA Delta 880 and the source was 40 Ci Ir-192. Further information will be provided per SA-300."
Texas Incident #: 9947
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:
"On August 13, 2022, licensee reported that they were unable to retract a radiography source on the evening of August 12 at around 2030 CDT. The incident occurred north of the city of Stanton, TX. The two radiographers reported the issue to the site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) who was at their work site. A barrier was set up and a case of water was placed over the source. The site RSO got another licensee employee to assist and they uncrimped the guideline and successfully retracted the source. The site RSO and second source retrieval employee are both authorized for source retrievals on the Texas license. The two radiographers did not receive significant dose from this event. The site RSO and second source retrieval employee received 1.1 mR and 0.6 mR, respectively. The two took turns going up to the source and uncrimping the guideline. The camera was a QSA Delta 880 and the source was 40 Ci Ir-192. Further information will be provided per SA-300."
Texas Incident #: 9947
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56054
Facility: Fermi
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Greg Miller
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Greg Miller
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Notification Date: 08/18/2022
Notification Time: 01:20 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2022
Event Time: 21:08 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/18/2022
Notification Time: 01:20 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2022
Event Time: 21:08 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/18/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
Orth, Steve (R3DO)
Orth, Steve (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SAFETY SYSTEM INOPERABILITY
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 2108 EDT on August 17, 2022 the Division 2 Mechanical Draft Cooling Tower (MDCT) fans were declared inoperable due to failure of the over speed fan brake inverter. The brakes prevent fan over speed from a design basis tornado. The MDCT fans are required to support operability of the Ultimate Heat Sink (UHS). The UHS is required to support operability of the Division 2 Emergency Equipment Cooling Water (EECW) system. The Division 2 EECW system cools various safety related components, including the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) room cooler and Division 2 Control Center HVAC (CCHVAC) chiller. An unplanned HPCI inoperability occurred based on a loss of the HPCI Room Cooler. At the time of the event, Division I CCHVAC was inoperable for maintenance (but was running for a maintenance run) and the event caused an inoperability of Division 2 CCHVAC. This resulted in an inoperability of both divisions of CCHVAC. Failure of the Division 2 MDCT Fan brake inverter occurred due to a trip of the DC input breaker. The breaker was reset at 2128 EDT restoring Division 2 UHS Operability. This report is being made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as a condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfilment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident based on a loss of a single train safety system and loss of both divisions of a safety system.
"The Senior NRC Resident Inspector has been notified"
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 2108 EDT on August 17, 2022 the Division 2 Mechanical Draft Cooling Tower (MDCT) fans were declared inoperable due to failure of the over speed fan brake inverter. The brakes prevent fan over speed from a design basis tornado. The MDCT fans are required to support operability of the Ultimate Heat Sink (UHS). The UHS is required to support operability of the Division 2 Emergency Equipment Cooling Water (EECW) system. The Division 2 EECW system cools various safety related components, including the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) room cooler and Division 2 Control Center HVAC (CCHVAC) chiller. An unplanned HPCI inoperability occurred based on a loss of the HPCI Room Cooler. At the time of the event, Division I CCHVAC was inoperable for maintenance (but was running for a maintenance run) and the event caused an inoperability of Division 2 CCHVAC. This resulted in an inoperability of both divisions of CCHVAC. Failure of the Division 2 MDCT Fan brake inverter occurred due to a trip of the DC input breaker. The breaker was reset at 2128 EDT restoring Division 2 UHS Operability. This report is being made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as a condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfilment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident based on a loss of a single train safety system and loss of both divisions of a safety system.
"The Senior NRC Resident Inspector has been notified"
Agreement State
Event Number: 56057
Rep Org: Arkansas Department of Health
Licensee: PETNET Solutions
Region: 4
City: Little Rock State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0953-02500
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Susan Elliott
HQ OPS Officer: Solomon Sahle
Licensee: PETNET Solutions
Region: 4
City: Little Rock State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0953-02500
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Susan Elliott
HQ OPS Officer: Solomon Sahle
Notification Date: 08/19/2022
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2022
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 8/22/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - CONTAMINATION SPREAD TO UNRESTRICTED AREAS
The following information was received via email from the Arkansas Department of State Health, Radiation Control Program (the Agency):
"PETNET Solutions, Arkansas, reported to the Agency on August 18, 2022, that there had been a contamination event of materials with long-lived activation products, specifically Co-56, Mn-52, and Mn-54. This contamination event occurred in the cyclotron room where a target window exploded. Contamination spread to the unrestricted areas outside the Little Rock PETNET facility, i.e. in the hallways of the St. Vincent Hospital. A radiation safety team from the corporate office in Tennessee has been onsite since late Wednesday, August 17, 2022, working to decontaminate the St. Vincent areas. They have been successful in that decontamination effort and have alerted the St. Vincent RSO to make them aware of the situation. The Agency will be performing an onsite investigation on Friday morning, August 19, 2022."
Arkansas Event Report ID number: AR-2022-04
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - CONTAMINATION SPREAD TO UNRESTRICTED AREAS
The following information was received via email from the Arkansas Department of State Health, Radiation Control Program (the Agency):
"PETNET Solutions, Arkansas, reported to the Agency on August 18, 2022, that there had been a contamination event of materials with long-lived activation products, specifically Co-56, Mn-52, and Mn-54. This contamination event occurred in the cyclotron room where a target window exploded. Contamination spread to the unrestricted areas outside the Little Rock PETNET facility, i.e. in the hallways of the St. Vincent Hospital. A radiation safety team from the corporate office in Tennessee has been onsite since late Wednesday, August 17, 2022, working to decontaminate the St. Vincent areas. They have been successful in that decontamination effort and have alerted the St. Vincent RSO to make them aware of the situation. The Agency will be performing an onsite investigation on Friday morning, August 19, 2022."
Arkansas Event Report ID number: AR-2022-04
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56058
Facility: Grand Gulf
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: Paul Lyne
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: Paul Lyne
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 08/19/2022
Notification Time: 20:46 [ET]
Event Date: 08/19/2022
Event Time: 12:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/19/2022
Notification Time: 20:46 [ET]
Event Date: 08/19/2022
Event Time: 12:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/19/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 63 | Power Operation |
FOUR AUTOMATIC DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM VALVES INOPERABLE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1215 CDT on 8/19/2022, with Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mode 1 and at 100 percent power, four Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) valves were rendered inoperable due to a loss of system pressure. The station entered Technical Specification 3.5.1 Condition G.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function.
"There were no other systems affected as a result of this condition.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance: Plans are to remain in Mode 1 until corrected or until driven by the Technical Specifications to shut down (12-hour LCO from 1215 CDT on 8/19/2022).
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1215 CDT on 8/19/2022, with Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mode 1 and at 100 percent power, four Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) valves were rendered inoperable due to a loss of system pressure. The station entered Technical Specification 3.5.1 Condition G.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function.
"There were no other systems affected as a result of this condition.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance: Plans are to remain in Mode 1 until corrected or until driven by the Technical Specifications to shut down (12-hour LCO from 1215 CDT on 8/19/2022).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56059
Facility: Grand Gulf
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: Paul Lyne
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: Paul Lyne
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Notification Date: 08/20/2022
Notification Time: 02:11 [ET]
Event Date: 08/19/2022
Event Time: 23:42 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2022
Notification Time: 02:11 [ET]
Event Date: 08/19/2022
Event Time: 23:42 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - Plant S/D Reqd By Ts
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - Plant S/D Reqd By Ts
Person (Organization):
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 40 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 2342 CDT on August 19, 2022, with Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mode 1 and at 40 percent power, the station initiated a normal shutdown to comply with its Technical Specifications (TS). The station entered Mode 3 at 0000 CDT August 20, 2022 to comply with (LCO) 3.5.1 Condition G Action G.1 due to the condition reported to NRC previously (EN 56058).
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i) as a shutdown required by the plant's technical specifications.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The plant is now in a 36-hour LCO to be in Mode 4 due to Low Low Set Valves inoperability per TS 3.6.1.6.
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 2342 CDT on August 19, 2022, with Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mode 1 and at 40 percent power, the station initiated a normal shutdown to comply with its Technical Specifications (TS). The station entered Mode 3 at 0000 CDT August 20, 2022 to comply with (LCO) 3.5.1 Condition G Action G.1 due to the condition reported to NRC previously (EN 56058).
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i) as a shutdown required by the plant's technical specifications.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The plant is now in a 36-hour LCO to be in Mode 4 due to Low Low Set Valves inoperability per TS 3.6.1.6.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56060
Facility: Braidwood
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Rich Rowe
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Rich Rowe
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 08/20/2022
Notification Time: 12:33 [ET]
Event Date: 08/19/2022
Event Time: 21:17 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2022
Notification Time: 12:33 [ET]
Event Date: 08/19/2022
Event Time: 21:17 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Orth, Steve (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Orth, Steve (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ALCOHOL DISCOVERED WITHIN THE PROTECTED AREA
A non-licensed, non-supervisory employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a for-cause fitness-for-duty test. Subsequent investigation revealed the presence of alcohol within the Protected Area. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
A non-licensed, non-supervisory employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a for-cause fitness-for-duty test. Subsequent investigation revealed the presence of alcohol within the Protected Area. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
Agreement State
Event Number: 56045
Rep Org: New York State Dept. of Health
Licensee: NRD, LLC
Region: 1
City: Grand Island State: NY
County:
License #: NYSDOH C1391
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Daniel J. Samson
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Licensee: NRD, LLC
Region: 1
City: Grand Island State: NY
County:
License #: NYSDOH C1391
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Daniel J. Samson
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Notification Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 11:15 [ET]
Event Date: 08/15/2022
Event Time: 11:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 11:15 [ET]
Event Date: 08/15/2022
Event Time: 11:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - INDIVIDUAL EXPOSED TO RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
The following event was received by the New York State Department of Health [the Department] via email:
"On 8/15/22, the Radiation Safety Officer of NRD, LLC notified the Department that an individual may have been exposed to radioactive materials. At approximately 1145 EDT, the continuous air monitoring system located in the Rolling Room area of the Isotope Production Lab triggered an alarm. All associates immediately exited the lab per established protocol. Nasal smears were collected and accounted for all six lab personnel. With exception of one individual, all other personnel's nasal smear results were below the facility's 500 dpm [disintegrations per minute] threshold. One individual produced a nasal smear reading of 725 dpm in the left nostril and 781 dpm in the right nostril. This employee was instructed to blow their nose twice and a second nasal smear test was performed. The nasal smear readings were 27 dpm and 30 dpm respectively. Blank samples that were counted along with the nasal smears were 39 dpm and 7 dpm respectively.
"The effected individual was removed from working with radioactive material and has begun a 24-hour bioassay collection. A root cause investigation into the cause of the air alarm and the positive nasal smear is underway. The air monitor filter paper was replaced and the activity displayed on the continuous air monitor system returned to normal levels, indicating that the cause of the alarm was a very short duration event."
New York Event Number: NYDOH-22-4
The following event was received by the New York State Department of Health [the Department] via email:
"On 8/15/22, the Radiation Safety Officer of NRD, LLC notified the Department that an individual may have been exposed to radioactive materials. At approximately 1145 EDT, the continuous air monitoring system located in the Rolling Room area of the Isotope Production Lab triggered an alarm. All associates immediately exited the lab per established protocol. Nasal smears were collected and accounted for all six lab personnel. With exception of one individual, all other personnel's nasal smear results were below the facility's 500 dpm [disintegrations per minute] threshold. One individual produced a nasal smear reading of 725 dpm in the left nostril and 781 dpm in the right nostril. This employee was instructed to blow their nose twice and a second nasal smear test was performed. The nasal smear readings were 27 dpm and 30 dpm respectively. Blank samples that were counted along with the nasal smears were 39 dpm and 7 dpm respectively.
"The effected individual was removed from working with radioactive material and has begun a 24-hour bioassay collection. A root cause investigation into the cause of the air alarm and the positive nasal smear is underway. The air monitor filter paper was replaced and the activity displayed on the continuous air monitor system returned to normal levels, indicating that the cause of the alarm was a very short duration event."
New York Event Number: NYDOH-22-4
Agreement State
Event Number: 56048
Rep Org: Alabama Radiation Control
Licensee: Giant Resource Recovery (GRR)
Region: 1
City: Attalla State: AL
County:
License #: G/L
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Myron Riley
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Licensee: Giant Resource Recovery (GRR)
Region: 1
City: Attalla State: AL
County:
License #: G/L
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Myron Riley
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Notification Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 14:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/11/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 14:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/11/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING ELECTRON CAPTURE DETECTOR
The following information was provided via email from the Alabama Department of Public Health [the Agency]:
"On June 12, 2022, General License Registrant, Giant Resource Recovery (GRR), Attalla, Inc. was preparing three Nickel-63 electron capture detectors (ECD) that had previously been removed from service for transfer to an approved vendor for disposal. Prior to packing for shipment, the devices were leak tested.
"On August 11, 2022, GRR received notification from its third party vendor, Monitoring Services, that ECD Varian model #02-001972-00, serial #A11378 had a result of removable activity greater that 0.005 microcuries (1.65E-2). This was reported to the Agency by contacting the 24-hour duty officer at 1317 [CDT] on August 15, 2022. The duty officer requested a report and follow-up information once the ECD was transferred to an approved vendor for disposal."
Alabama event: 22-12
The following information was provided via email from the Alabama Department of Public Health [the Agency]:
"On June 12, 2022, General License Registrant, Giant Resource Recovery (GRR), Attalla, Inc. was preparing three Nickel-63 electron capture detectors (ECD) that had previously been removed from service for transfer to an approved vendor for disposal. Prior to packing for shipment, the devices were leak tested.
"On August 11, 2022, GRR received notification from its third party vendor, Monitoring Services, that ECD Varian model #02-001972-00, serial #A11378 had a result of removable activity greater that 0.005 microcuries (1.65E-2). This was reported to the Agency by contacting the 24-hour duty officer at 1317 [CDT] on August 15, 2022. The duty officer requested a report and follow-up information once the ECD was transferred to an approved vendor for disposal."
Alabama event: 22-12
Agreement State
Event Number: 56049
Rep Org: Florida Bureau of Radiation Control
Licensee: Yoder and Frey Auctioneers
Region: 1
City: Jacksonville State: FL
County:
License #: N/A
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Mark Seidensticker
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Licensee: Yoder and Frey Auctioneers
Region: 1
City: Jacksonville State: FL
County:
License #: N/A
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Mark Seidensticker
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Notification Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 15:26 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 15:26 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - IMPORTED EQUIPMENT TRIPPED RADIATION ALARM AT PORT OF ENTRY
The following information was received from the state of Florida via email:
"Bureau of Radiation Control (BRC) in Tallahassee received an email this morning from Customs and Border Control (CBP), Jacksonville Seaport, Blount Island Terminal, regarding an excavator imported from Yokohama, Japan on Friday, August 12th, which they received a radiation alarm on. After the alarm, CBP isolated the radiation to an area towards the front passenger side of the excavator where they identified Cs-137 and Cs-134. The average dose rate was 21.5 microR/hr. at approximately 3 feet away (about 4x background) during a 10 minute acquisition using a handheld NaI [sodium iodide] 2x2 [inch] RadSeeker detector. BRC determined the excavator poses minimal risk, if any, to the general public and is safe to release for transport to Kissimmee, FL for auction. BRC will follow up once it arrives at end destination."
The following information was received from the state of Florida via email:
"Bureau of Radiation Control (BRC) in Tallahassee received an email this morning from Customs and Border Control (CBP), Jacksonville Seaport, Blount Island Terminal, regarding an excavator imported from Yokohama, Japan on Friday, August 12th, which they received a radiation alarm on. After the alarm, CBP isolated the radiation to an area towards the front passenger side of the excavator where they identified Cs-137 and Cs-134. The average dose rate was 21.5 microR/hr. at approximately 3 feet away (about 4x background) during a 10 minute acquisition using a handheld NaI [sodium iodide] 2x2 [inch] RadSeeker detector. BRC determined the excavator poses minimal risk, if any, to the general public and is safe to release for transport to Kissimmee, FL for auction. BRC will follow up once it arrives at end destination."
Agreement State
Event Number: 56050
Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services
Licensee: Team Industrial Service, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Alvin State: TX
County:
License #: L00087
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Chris Moore
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Licensee: Team Industrial Service, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Alvin State: TX
County:
License #: L00087
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Chris Moore
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Notification Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 16:48 [ET]
Event Date: 08/16/2022
Event Time: 12:33 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Notification Time: 16:48 [ET]
Event Date: 08/16/2022
Event Time: 12:33 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
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Werner, Greg (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNABLE TO RETRACT RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA SOURCE
The following information was received from the state of Texas via email:
"On August 16, 2022, the licensee reported that they were unable to retract a radiography source into a Spec 150 Camera at approximately 1233 [CDT] at a temporary job site. The camera contained a 45 Curie Iridium-192 source. The two radiographers reported the issue to the site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and stepped back beyond the boundary. The site RSO arrived within the hour. Lead shielding was placed over the guide tube. The site RSO got another licensee employee to assist and they straightened out a rigid guide tube which was attached to a flexible guide tube. They eventually added more lead shielding and disconnected the rigid guide tube from the flexible guide tube. At that point the source retrieved freely into the camera. They believe a pebble which fell out of guide tube was blocking the source from moving. Both individuals were authorized to conduct source retrieval. The site RSO received the highest dose of 30 mrem during the retrieval. Further information will be provided per SA-300."
The following information was received from the state of Texas via email:
"On August 16, 2022, the licensee reported that they were unable to retract a radiography source into a Spec 150 Camera at approximately 1233 [CDT] at a temporary job site. The camera contained a 45 Curie Iridium-192 source. The two radiographers reported the issue to the site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and stepped back beyond the boundary. The site RSO arrived within the hour. Lead shielding was placed over the guide tube. The site RSO got another licensee employee to assist and they straightened out a rigid guide tube which was attached to a flexible guide tube. They eventually added more lead shielding and disconnected the rigid guide tube from the flexible guide tube. At that point the source retrieved freely into the camera. They believe a pebble which fell out of guide tube was blocking the source from moving. Both individuals were authorized to conduct source retrieval. The site RSO received the highest dose of 30 mrem during the retrieval. Further information will be provided per SA-300."